These are scary times with natural disasters, unemployment the housing crisis, the threat of terrorism and even talk of economic collapse.  One key piece to getting through these situations is preparedness. Preparedness 101 offers lectures, classes and hands on clinics designed to teach basic and intermediate skills in emergency preparedness and survival. The goal is to train, educate and share ideas with other like minded people. Knowledge is not only power, it builds confidence and ability. Pr …

**We're just getting set up and will begin planning events soon.  Please sign up and we'll be in touch!** Are you a widowed parent, dealing with the death of your spouse in addition to helping your child(ren) cope with the death of their parent? Acts of Simple Kindness for Kids of Widows and Widowers (ASK) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization started in 2009 by a young mother who was widowed in 2007 when she was 38. Her husband was only 41 when he died suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving her alon …

This network is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone.

Urban farmers, permaculturalists, and homesteaders with an eye toward preparing for drawn-out emergencies. It's our goal to build a resilient community capable of withstanding severe turmoil.

Empowerment through Self-Reliance. Our mission is share knowledge, ideas and strategies on self-sufficiency and preparedness in relation to what is REALLY going on in our world. Our group has a positive outlook on life and realize that by taking action in our current environment rather than sticking our head in the sand, we can all generate a feeling of confidence and security in our lives. With all of the craziness around us: natural disasters, unemployment, housing crisis, threat of terrorism …

Group open to any person interested in being prepared for emergency situations.  The goal of our group is to get to know people in the area who also want to be prepared. Located in east valley, we meet once  a month to discuss relevant preparedness topics. Check out our calender for local preparedness events you may be interested in.

This Tennis group is for people who simply love tennis. This meetup is for all of our great tennis friends both new and old, and those we haven't even met yet. Come check us out and get involved with some great activities in a fun environment. Gold Key Racquet Club is one of the last few surviving private tennis clubs in the Valley. One visit to the property and meet the staff and you will understand how this property has not only survived, but flourished for over 4 decades! It is located at the …

According to the Small Business Administration seven out of ten small businesses survive the first two years, but only half survive the first five years... The 2011 Small Business Profile provided by the Small Business Administration stated that 32,530 Small Business closed quaterly during 2009 in Arizona alone... The main reason for many small business failure is lack of customers... In a recent interview with Business.gov's 10,000th member, Rick Braddy, he stated: " In all of my businesses, fi …

This group is for women who used to play basketball in school or on the playground and want to get back into it. The purpose of the group is to allow women to get in shape while having fun. We are looking for women 18+ years who can survive pick-up games on outdoor courts.  You don't have to be Jordan, but you must understand the rules of the game, be able to play defense, and have basic dribbling and shooting skills.

We are a local, peer-led, "social supportive network"  foradult women 18 years of age and older whose mothers have passed away or are currently under hospice care. Our mission is to grow intimate bonding friendships which will provide the much needed grief support for women who have endured the loss of their mothers. We are accepting new members who are looking to be active participants in building a sisterhood relationship with other women who share this experience and understand what it means …

Although the experience of people diagnosed with cancer varies greatly from one person to another, they all need a good support system in order to cope throughout the different stages of the process. “Cancer Survivors Support Group” is that system, led by survivors and those with firsthand knowledge of the journey. Our founding principle is to provide a casual relaxed atmosphere for individual support and to become active in our cancer community.  We offer venues in which cancer survivors and th …

The official meetup for Garden Pool, a nonprofit organization. Join this meetup to: attend Public Garden Pool home tours throughout the Valley have fun at Food Drives and Potlucks learn at FREE Informative Classes volunteer with GP-Team Public Volunteer Projects to get a first hand experience and help others build and grow get to know others in the community who care about growing food! Garden Pool is dedicated to research and education of sustainable ways to grow food. Our mission as a non-pr …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

A man must learn to be a man It is incumbent on each man to learn what it means to be a man and to learn who they are as a man before they take a woman It does not happen by accident Our culture does nothing to ensure the ascent of boys to manhood. Fraternal hazing is done to boys by boys, traditionally lacking in the assumption of a man's purpose or sense of identity other than as part of a group. The Military has a similar challenge imposing regiment and order in place of powerful independent …

If you are a parent, grandparent, or anyone who works with or cares about children and teens and want to learn how to reduce the chance your loved one will be sexually abused this is the group for you. This group will provide tips on how to talk with your children so they can be advocates for themselves when not with you, create a safety plan for your children at home, and help you and your children know what to do if someone does vioalate their boundaries.

If you are widowed or lost your partner and are looking for a grief support group for the widowed, run by the widowed, this is the place (we will use the term "widowed" to mean anyone who has lost their spouse or partner). This group is affiliated with Widowed Community Education & Support Services, Inc (WCESS, Inc.) and formed the first peer-to-peer support group for the widowed community in the Phoenix area. Our goal, over time, is to add more widowed-to-widowed support groups throughout the V …

Phoenix Target, Tactical Shooters& Adventurers (PTTSA) is a group dedicated to firearms and self-defense training. We are not a commercial training organization, however, practicing and training with experienced members on our own is a goal as well as bringing in outside professional instruction. Using and feeling competent with your firearm in real world situations requires more than sitting on a bench at a controlled, supervised range, putting pencil sized holes in a static target at a known …

You don't have to even like cooking!!.....Calling all Preppers who want to: streamline a system of storing food long term, cooking without electricity and refrigeration, practice scratch food recipes, share kitchen & vegetable/fruit gardening tips, use sun ovens, sprout seeds, cook local wild game and edible plants. We'll meet to exchange ideas, techniques, coupons, recipes, and bring "pot luck" trials of recipes to the meeting. We'll discuss long term BUGGING IN eating & nutrition,  What foods …

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the site of the most dynamic and longest surviving traders/investors group in the Valley of the Sun! We are not an investment club, but an educational networking group. We  charge  a nominal fee to attend the meetings. By attending our meetings you will be exposed to trading strategies and resources on all financial markets including stocks, commodities, futures, forex, etf’s, etc. This is done through formal presentations given by real traders , and through informal disc …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

The Aliens are here! Their ships are landing and it is time to: PREPARE FOR CONTACT! Welcome to the valley's premier Meet Up Group for the most comprehensive up to date information on UFO's provided by some of Arizona's leading researchers in the field. Meeting once a month we offer a place for our local Phoenix community to gather and discuss the most exciting topic on the planet right now: UFO's and The Alien Agenda! Along with your host Apollo, we will explore a different theme each month and …

We all want to live life to the fullest, be happy and enjoy unlimited success. So, what's stopping us? Usually, it is our own subconscious mind that has learned maladaptive behaviors, bad habits, and less-than-ideal coping strategies to help us survive through the stresses of life. Meditation, life coaching and the Law of Attraction are keys to unlocking our unlimited potential, eradicating bad habits and patterns, so that we can awaken to our truest selves. Join us as we boldly embark on a jour …

Meet other local survivors of childhood sexual abuse to share advice on surviving and coping. I truly believe that this is a great way to heal, to feel that you are not alone and that there are people out there that may feel just like you. Every story is different, but we are all survivors. In the beginning I would just like for everyone to get to know each other, to build that confidence and trust that we will need in a group like this. Anyone should join that is a survivor of childhood sexual …

Agriscaping is what you get when you bring together the Elegance and grandeur of creative Landscaping and the best of productive agriculture. For those who enjoy creating ELEGANT - EDIBLE Landscapes

Haven't been able to eat out in years? Waiting for a doctor to tell you you're allergic to air and water? Ever considered living in a bubble? Yeah- me too. This group is for anyone who suffers from severe (or not so severe) food allergies/sensitivities and is overwhelmed by the insurmountable amount of information thrown at them when they have to completely change their entire lifestyle due to food allergies. What can I eat? What can't I eat? And how do I survive in a culture that revolves aroun …

So You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer…. Wow. What do I do? Who do I talk to? What do I do first? If you are a newly diagnosed cancer patient, currently undergoing treatment, or a survivor, you will benefit from this group. The part of your cancer that needs your attention is the only part you can control - it is your mind and spirit. Your energy needs to be used to get your thoughts and attitude in the proper prospective to be able to continue back to a healthy life. Everyday, you will experien …

This is group is for those women between the ages of 35-45 who are contemplating a divorce/recently separated/newly single with small children. If you are a hip, positive mama that wants to embrace a supportive environment for you and your children this is the spot. For both working and non working mama's.

This is a group interested in how Obamacare will affect you, your family, or your business health care coverage. The group will attempt to answer all your questions about health care reform. Why are there penalties if you don't have health insurance? How will these penalties be enforced within the business community? Is the IRS really going to be monitoring everyone's health care? What is the impact on small businesses or the self-employed? Why are health insurance rates rising on the middle cla …